Pelvis

Question 1

Pelvis is made up of 3bones

Answer 1

• ilium
• ischium
• pubis

Function-

• Transference of weight to the leg
• Attachment site for muscles
• withstand competitive forces

Question 2

Femur

Answer 2

• Longest bone

* articulates with the acetabulum

Question 3

Coxal joint

Answer 3

• ball and socket joint
• articulates with the head of femur and acetabulum

Reinforced by ligaments-
•iliofemoral
•ishiofemoral
•pubofemoral

Question 4

Sacroiliac joint

Answer 4

•Articulated by the sacrum and ilium

Question 5

Pubic symphysis

Answer 5

• cartilage joint

* articulated by the pubic tubercle

Question 6

HIP LIGAMENTS

Answer 6

Iliofemoral-

• AIIS Inferiorly to the intertrochanteric line
• resists extension, addiction and some lateral rotation
• stabilises the hip anteriorly

Question 7

Inguinal ligament

Answer 7

• ASIS to pubic sypmphysis
• keeps anterior hip structures intact.
• creates an inguinal canal